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People, Excellence, Leadership, Team, Innovation

Imagine a career with the City of Richmond – a supportive environment for growth and continuous improvement, fostered by our collective strengths and creativity. Join us as we strive to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a goal that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset – our people.

Are you (RU) ready for the career of your dreams?  With initiatives such as our corporate education program (Richmond University), our competitive compensation and benefits packages, and our strong support of a healthy work/life balance, we demonstrate our commitment to providing employees with opportunities to achieve excellence.

Our workforce includes over 1800 people employed at a variety of locations throughout Richmond including City Hall, the City Works Yard, Recreation and Cultural facilities, RCMP and Fire Halls. City staff hiring is coordinated by the City of Richmond’s Human Resources Division.
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George Duncan
Chief Administrative Officer

City CAO George Duncan is Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement
Good is not good enough!

When Chief Administrative Officer George Duncan greets his staff and asks how they’re doing, he expects an enthusiastic response. Employees soon learn their answer should start at “Excellent!” and work up from there. Anything less will bring a gentle admonishment from the boss: “Good is not good enough.”

It’s one small way for Duncan to remind his staff about the organization’s commitment to its corporate values, which include the unending pursuit of excellence.

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The City of Richmond is a values based organization and our core values define our culture, represent our collective conscience, and define the basic principles by which we operate at the City of Richmond. They govern the way we make decisions, guide us as we interact with our community, and shape our unique workplace environment. 

Our Core Values
From senior management to auxiliary staff, these values are the lifeblood of the City of Richmond, and we do our best to maintain them through policy and practice every day. 

Our belief in PEOPLE means:
  • Being respectful and sensitive to human needs and dignity
  • Focusing on the customer
  • Involving the community
  • Supporting and encouraging staff growth and development
  • Supporting and appreciating efforts and successes

Our pursuit of EXCELLENCE In Everything We Do means:

  • Practicing continuous improvement in our people, products, services, and accomplishments
  • Taking responsibility for ourselves and our work

Quality LEADERSHIP means:

  • Demonstrating honesty, integrity, and respect
  • Promoting visionary leadership at all levels
  • Communicating openly

The power of TEAM means:

  • Encouraging the power of cooperation throughout the organization
  • Building on strengths and collective knowledge
  • Focusing on a common goal
  • Demonstrating concern for fellow team members

INNOVATION means:

  • Challenging the status quo, assumptions, systems, and the way we do things
  • Taking well-managed risks and unleashing creativity
  • Learning from others and from past experiences

Learn more about our Current Opportunities and How to Apply and find out how you can become part of our award winning organization.

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